Larry Stanley

Larry Stanley (19 May 1896 – 21 September 1987)^[1] was an Irish Gaelic footballer who played at senior level for the Kildare and Dublin county teams.^[2]

Regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation, Stanley made his first appearance on the inter-county scene during the 1916 championship and was a regular member of the starting fifteen for both Kildare and Dublin until his retirement after the 1930 championship. During that time he won two All-Ireland medals and three Leinster medals. Stanley captained Kildare to the All-Ireland title in 1919.

At club level Stanley enjoyed a hugely successful career with Caragh, winning two county club championship. He also played with O'Tooles and the Garda club in Dublin.

Stanley was also a successful high jumper and represented Ireland at the 1924 Summer Olympics.^[3][4]

In retirement from sport Stanley came to be recognised as one of the greats of Gaelic football. In 1980 he was the inaugural recipient of the All-Time All Star Award. He was posthumously included on a special selection of the greatest Garda football team ever.^[5]